Understanding Sentence Case
What is Sentence Case?
Sentence case capitalizes only the first letter of a sentence and proper nouns. It's the standard capitalization for most prose writing, making text easier to read and more natural.
When to Use It
Use sentence case for body text in articles, essays, emails, and blog posts. It's preferred by style guides like APA for reference titles and creates a friendly, approachable tone.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does sentence case differ from title case?
Sentence case only capitalizes the first word of a sentence and proper nouns (e.g., "The quick brown fox"). Title case capitalizes most words, including nouns, verbs, and adjectives (e.g., "The Quick Brown Fox"). Sentence case is generally used for body text, while title case is used for headings and titles.
Can this tool handle proper nouns?
This tool automatically capitalizes the first letter after sentence-ending punctuation (. ! ?). It does not automatically detect proper nouns (names, places, brands). For best results, review your text after conversion to ensure proper nouns remain capitalized.
Is the Sentence Case Converter free?
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